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Supreme Court Upholds Counting of Late Mailed Ballots, Rejecting Trump Challenge

The Supreme Court ruled that states can count ballots arriving after Election Day, rejecting a challenge led by former President Trump. This decision supports laws in many states that allow for late-arriving ballots, ensuring election integrity and stability ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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